Soil Restoration on Construction Sites in New Jersey – New!

In accordance with P.L. 2010, Chapter 113, The Soil Restoration Act, NJ Department of Agriculture, through the State Soil Conservation Committee, has modified its Topsoiling and Land Grading Standards to address requirements for soil restoration on construction sites where soils may have become compacted. The goal of restoration, as stated in the Act, is to enhance the establishment of vegetation used to provide permanent soil stabilization. For more information, please go to the Soil Erosion Control tab and select the “Chapter 251 Protecting Soil Resources for Water Quality” page from the drop-down menu.

Educational Programs, Events & Resources

The Ocean County Soil Conservation District offers a variety of educational programs for students, educators and professionals throughout the Barnegat Bay Watershed.